#gonoyama

[artschoolglasses]

Takerufuji Yusho!

Takerufuji is the first rookie in 110 years to win his debut tournament in top division, finishing 13-2 despite spraining his ankle on day 14. He also walks away with all three special prizes.

[maigeiko]

Hey, today/ day 7 of the january sumo basho, there were a number of geisha and maiko in the crowd, and NHK world's commentary pointed them out. Do you know who they might be, or what house they're attached to? Rikishi Gonoyama even fell on one in the front row!

Hey Rowan, I didn't recognise them. They might be from one of the lesser known Tokyo Hanamachi or Kanazawa (although tbf Tokyo is a lot more likely, I doubt Geigi from Kanazawa would attend a Sumo tournament in Tokyo wearing a formal work outfit like that - with Katsura and Kuromontsuki Hikizuri). Style fits for both cities though!

Mihoko from Gion Kobu visited the event on the 8th day, posted about it on her instagram. Edit - they are from Shinbashi! Far left is Kofuku 小福. The one wearing Homongi looks like Kana 加奈

[michaelcosio]

THE RETURN OF THE KING OF THE RING 【SUMO YOKOZUNA TERUNOFUJI ENJOYS ANOTHER TRIUMPH】

Feb 2, 2024

The New Year’s Tournament was a nail biter all the way to the end. After the dust settled, it was Yokozuna Terunofuji who was the last man standing. With the triumph, the 32-year-old Yokozuna who was competing for the first time since July of last year was able to prove many people wrong, as they had doubts about his ability to perform at a high level again. Check out Terunofuji’s entire performance from the New Year’s Tournament and see how he rose to the occasion.

#sumo #japan #sumoprimetime

00:05 Hiro’s opening comment 00:37 Day 1 vs Ura 01:13 Day 2 vs Wakamotoharu 02:09 Day 3 vs Abi 02:27 Day 4 vs Gonoyama 02:44 Day 5 vs Hokutofuji 02:58 Day 6 vs Tobizaru 03:33 Day 7 vs Shodai 03:56 Day 8 vs Ryuden 04:35 Day 9 vs Nishikigi 05:01 Day 10 vs Kinbozan 05:21 Day 11 vs Onosho 05:33 Day 12 vs Onosato 06:14 Day 13 vs Kotonowaka 07:41 Day 14 Forfeit win over Hoshoryu 09:08 Day 15 vs Kirishima 10:44 Playoff vs Kotonowaka 12:04 Victory ceremony & interview 13:21 Terunofuji enjoys and celebrates his triumph